Hello Pilots! and Welcome back to We gaze upon the shoulders of Giants!

I did say that this chapter was coming soon, but I didn't think it'd be this soon! Now like I said before this is my own chapter and jerejosh231 will make his own. But I think you might like the turn this chapter goes, I put a lot of blood sweat and tears into this story and this chapter. Busting my nuts to get it out for your viewing pleasure!

Now with that outta the way.

Standby for Titanfall!

Chapter 14: Call to arms, and never back down!

"One of the local sensors just went off, which means that we got hostiles near our location." Jacob informed. "Two breaches, one at the East side at our location and one on the South side."

"Jacob, get our men ready for combat." I commanded while pointing in his direction. "It's about time we launch our first counter offense mission." Jacob nodded and spoke over the P.A to announce all soldiers to be combat throughout the ship. "We want to go with you." Ruby said. "Team RWBY is ready for combat." She said as her team agreed "Us too." Jaune added along with Ruby's call to arms. "Team JNPR is at your service."

Having friends like this never fail to bring hope to those around you.

"Alright then, Team JNPR you're with Fredric clearing out the South side of the base. While Team RWBY and myself will clear the East side of the base." I ordered as everyone nodded in confirmation.

"All on board weapon systems are on standby and ready for use at your command." Irene added.

"I want to help you out too." Summer said stepping forth.

"No, I want you to stay here and help out Irene. You know the layout of these fields better than anyone more experience around here." Fred objected. "Until I can be sure you're able to use your new body confidently, then we can put you to a combat mission with us soon." Summer looked down with what it looked like she was slightly disappointed. But then she looked back up to us. "It's okay. I understand. I'll stay here to help out Irene like you said." Summer agreed. "She is cool for an A.I."

"That's what I call enthusiasm girl!" Irene commented. Summer then walked to Irene on the holo-table.

"Good. Alright people, let's move out!" I commanded as everyone left the bridge I got Summer's attention. "Your daughters will be safe Summer, they got me right by their side and I'll make sure you go home with them back to Tai. I promise". Assured her with my hand on her shoulder.

"Thank you Connor, good luck". She replied in a tone which would make her smile if she weren't using the Simulacrum. I then bolted out of the Bridge to catch up to the main force. 'Many lives were lost bringing everything together and getting to where we are now. But not. One. More. It's time for the Militia to Rise to the challenge!' I mentally exclaimed with a smirk on my face while running through the halls to the hanger bay.

I arrived at the Hanger and saw all the teams being prepped for the fight ahead. We had light air support consisting of several Hornets and Crows to transport the ground troops. We had Blizzard squad which was nothing but Heavy Grunts packing an L-Star LMG and a frontal particle wall along with 5 standard Grunt squads which had a mix of different rolls and weapons.

Mechanised infantry was on standby as well, 5 Reapers, 40 Spectres and 20 Stalkers were good to go. I looked around and noticed Jacob suited up in what seemed to be a Titanfall 1 Assault Pilot variant. "Hey what do you think your doin?" I asked him with curiosity, his helmet then oped up much like mine and smiled. "I didn't form the Freedom fighters and Blizzard just so I can sit on my ass and watch everything now can I?" He said as I laughed lightly with him and patted him on the shoulder. "I'm going with my team on this one, I'll take a Widow and follow them in with you, and before you asked I did the Pilot's gauntlet and was clear for my Titan link". He explained.

"Well where's your Titan then?" I asked the LT. "You'll see." Was all I got as he walked away smiling heading for the Widow his Titan was supposed to be in. I dunno what class it is but the door on my side was closed up so I couldn't see it. I shrugged and walked through the mass of soldiers that were under my command and my eyes saw both RWBY and JNPR both together. I saw them exchanging hugs and wishing each other luck as they then separated and went to their designated ships.

I kept walking and made my way to BT who was kneeling ready and waiting. "Y'know BT, having this kind of force puts anyone on edge of how much power we have. But when used for the right reasons and used correctly. I think we can change everything". I said to my Titan. "Agreed, showing the right intentions and using them for good will gain the trust in the people of Vale". "Yea, but…I'm nervous as all hell commanding a force this big. It's the first but certainly won't be the last". "Being a leader isn't easy, Commander Sarah Briggs would definitely had many struggles in her time to earn her place as the SRS leader. I'm sure she would be proud at your success, knowing that your Militia has the same goal as the one in the Frontier". BT explained, which in all honesty lifted my spirits knowing that he knows I can do this. "Thanks buddy". "You're welcome Pilot. Embark when ready". He replied as his cockpit oped and leant his hand to use as a step. I climbed on BT's palm and sat down in the cockpit. BT then rose to his full height and I saw that everyone was geared up and ready to go.

Blizzard mounted up in a Samson which they had made theirs due to the Blizzard markings on the side along with several Grunts readying their own Samsons as well all up made 4 Samsons in total. Fred was in FS and the Grunts were all in their groups, The Starfighter Pilots were making final checks on their ships, RWBY was in the Widow I'll be taking and JNPR were next to Fred ready to hear what I have to say.

It's time to fight!

"Alright team, listen up!" I announced as BT's speaker to talk. "Our ship's perimeter defence are under attack by Grimm. The mission is that Assault Team One which is Team RWBY, Myself and Blizzard Squad the others are to clear the East side of the camp. While Fred, Team JNPR and the other assigned soldiers are Assault Team Two, you are to clear the South side of the camp. Are we clear?!" I barked at them issuing the orders.

"Yes, sir!" All teams barked back in response.

"Irene, open the hangar bay doors." I commanded. "Copy that. Opening hangar bays now." Irene said as the doors to the outside world opened for us. "Alright! Let's roll!" I called out as the Cockpit hatch closed. All the Assault teams boarded their assigned ships and began to lift off. Widows carrying RWBY and JNPR took point while the Crows followed in behind. Blizzard will catch up to us and 2 Samsons will split off to follow Fred's team.

Speaking of which, I oped up a transmission to him. "Hey Fred, it's me. Just saying good luck to your team." I said with confidence and nervousness as well.

"You too. Stay safe out there." He responded as Assault Team Two then split off from us, it was time to get to work.

"All forces we're touching down in T-minus 30 seconds, Lock N' Load everybody!" I ordered through the comm channel. I then looked down at Team RWBY who were checking their weapons and made sure they were ready as well. "You guys stay close to BT and me, that way we won't get separated in the fight, ok?" I said to them and they agreed to the terms.

"Assault Team One get ready, RED light, Standby". We heard over the channel and the inside of the ship was lit up by a red light. We waited for the call to go through the doors guns blazing. BT and I pulled the XO-16 off our back and cocked it showing we were ready to fight.

"All units be advised, we have incoming hostile Grimm approaching the landing zone this is gonna be a hot drop". Said the pilot of our Widow through the P.A. "Looks like we're gonna have to get dirty as soon as those doors open up". I said aloud to no one in particular. "General Camerone, this is Sargent Duke. We're 2 minutes away from the landing zone! We'll be there shortly, Lieutenant Frost is with us and we'll be ready for when we arrive, be sure to save some for us". Duke called letting me know where he and Frost are and when they'll show.

"Copy that Sargent, we'll meet ya there". I replied to him and then the lights in the ship changed.

"GREEN light, GO! GO! GO! GO!"

The Doors of the ship opened up and we piled out all the while shooting the approaching Grimm in front of us, quads of Grunts and my team all rained fire upon the creatures of Darkness.

I let lose all the missiles in our Acolyte Pods and destroyed several monsters in front of us and fired out Chaingun as well. Two Hornets flew in low and did an attack run on the monsters in front of us, firing their machine guns and missiles at the approaching horde. "Everyone target the Creeps first and don't let them get through! Heavies target the Beowulfs and Ursai! Make a firing line and stand firm! Nothing gets past us!" I ordered in the heat of battle. The squads of Grunts took cover behind some fallen trees and used them as cover, RWBY were right near BT and myself doing the best they can to cover the Grunts in front of us, they needed to get close in order to make sure their fighting is at 100%.

I opened the Cockpit and turned to the four girls. "You girls need to get in close to fight, we'll cover your advance and make sure they don't overwhelm you. Can you do that for me laddies?" I called over the gunfire and team callouts of the various soldiers on the battlefield. "You got it! Just cover us!" Ruby responded by calling back. I nodded and closed BT's Cockpit and then issued the order.

"All Squads cover team RWBY! Lay down covering fire as they make their advance! Do everything you can to cover them!" I ordered as the four girls rushed into battle with their weapons drawn and were dashing past the hail of bullets and energy weapons being fired at in their direction from behind. Ruby and her team then started either cutting down Grimm, beating the living shit out of them, trapping then hitting their weak points or slicing them up with trickery. They were a force to be reckon with. The main force and I tried our best to not hit the girls up front but we didn't need to because any Grimm they couldn't kill headed our way and they were just mowed down by the immense gunfire was had at our disposal.

We then heard the roaring of engines as Blizzard and the other Samson came in from behind and the troops began disembarking. "All teams, make a hole for the Samsons and use them for cover!" I ordered while firing into the horde as the Grunts talking cover behind the trees moved out of the way and the Samsons drove up and turned to their sides to make a barrier for the Grunts. Blizzard squad made a small section of the barrier and used their Shields to act as a form of defence so they can shoot though the forward barriers they produced.

"Burst Core Ready" BT said as I then pressed the butting not wasting any time. "Burst Core Activated". We then loaded a fresh new clip into the XO-16 and fired a barrage of amplified rounds into the Grimm that were unlucky enough to get hit all the while providing cover fire for RWBY at the same time, nothing was getting past us and we will hold our ground! "Burst Core Offline". BT called to me as the bullets went back to normal 20mm rounds. I looked at the LZ and saw the other Widow that Jacob was riding in and the doors revealed something which surprised me. It was the very first of its kind to step out of Hammond Robotics.

An ATLAS Class Titan!

"Allow me to Assist". The ATLAS said as it pulled its Arc Cannon from its back and walked up to the firing line and fired a Laser shot into an Ursa killing it instantly. It was like an ION's laser shot but it was slapped on the ATLAS. Not that I'm complaining, the Titan then fired a volley of unguided rockets at the back of the horde much like the classic rocket salver from the first game, causing total destruction among the monster's ranks. It then fired its Arc cannon into at the Grimm that got close just simply pulling the trigger over and over again not needing to charge it. "Damage Core Ready". The Atlas said aloud, Jacob then hailed me on the comm channel. "I'm going to use it. Pull Team RWBY back. I don't want them getting hurt from this!" He called to me and I nodded knowing what he had in mind. "Team RWBY fall back behind the defensive line and get clear! All squads cover them!" I said while firing my Chaingun into the hoard.

Ruby seemed to have got the message and called out to her team and they then began running back to the firing line while we were covering them, stopping any Grimm that tried to take a strike at them. "Connor! You're in the clear go for it!" Ruby said aloud over the gunfire. "Copy Ruby!" "Burst Core Ready". What timing. "Frost use our cores at the same time!" I called to the Freedom Pilot next to me.

"Burst Core Activated".

"Damage Core Activated".

The two Titans signalled and a second later, amplified rounds, intensified electrical blasts laser shots and salvos of rockets ripped the Grimm apart in ways that didn't seem physically possible. The Amped 20mm rounds shredded the monsters bodies apart while the arc blasts from the Arce cannon zapped them and made them explode into black meaty chunks. It was just a complete slaughter fest for the Grimm and they didn't stand a chance!

"Burst Core Offline".

"Damage Core Offline".

As the cores ran out the smoke was starting to clear and all the Grimm that didn't get eviscerated turned tail and ran knowing they can't fight us like this. Everyone cheered at the success of the battle and were going mad with joy knowing that this battle showed that we can win against the Grimm in future battles to come. BT opened the cockpit and let me stand on his hand. I then turned to the ATLAS and Frost who climbed out form the top of the Titan and sat on top of it. "Never would've thought you'd pick the very First Titan that was ever built". I said to the Lieutenant. "Well let's just say when you weren't around I was training to get where I am today. I've already let him know everything there is. This is RD-4310 my partner". He said gesturing to the ATLAS now called RD. "It is good to see you pilot Camerone, and you BT". The Titan greeted which made me smile. "It is good to see you too RD". BT greeted back. "It's a pleasure RD, welcome to the Militia". I replied with my helmet opening with a smile on my face.

When the Grimm were defeated we split Assault Team One into two groups. Frost would take the main force and have an LZ clear for the ships to pick us up. I took RWBY and BT with me of a possible location of a signal, and maybe discover what caused the Grimm to come running at us.

I walked with the Girls with my Carbine in hand with my Mozambique at my hip and my Charge Rifle on my back. We kept walking until I picked up movement on my radar. I held up the hand sign to hold position and looked around. I looked back at the group. "Stay here for a moment if I'm not back in 10 minutes. Call the others and come to help". I said cloaking away and going on ahead. I made sure my footsteps were silent so that I wouldn't draw attention to myself or my group. I then noticed a small ledge and prone down to see what it was. I saw a White Fang outpost with several cages sprawled out around the site and a few Bullheads as well. So these are the fuckers that let the Grimm loose on our position, they sent in the Grimm to do their dirty work and all of it for them while they take the spoils.

Son of a bitch.

'This is bad news. Very bad news if the White Fang find out about our carrier before we're ready we'll be in a massive amount of trouble. I gotta warn the others'. I thought to myself as I stood up and –

"Don't Move!"

Shit! I put my hands in the air and waited for the moment to strike.

"I've located-" He never got to finish as I kicked his hand upward and made his gun fly out of his hands. He tried to punch me but I punched him harder in the gut thanks to my stimmed body making my punches harder and faster. I continuously punched him several times and gave him a solid punch to the face outing him out of the picture for good. I then looked at the camp and knew what I had to do, I had to sabotage the camp and make sure that the White Fang never find our carrier.

I then made my way to the camp undetected and saw several guards around the area. I ducked behind cover and opened up a com channel. "Team RWBY, BT I won't be able to get a response form you guys so I'll get to the point. I found a White Fang encampment, not the good kind either, listen I'm going to sabotage the camp and fire up a flare to send the rest of our guys come runnin' over here". I said before cutting the channel and cloaking into the camp.

I made sure I was hidden from sight when I needed to recharge my cloak, I was near a Bullhead and made the perfect opportunity to be a massive dick. I spotted a munition tent when I passed by, I made my way there and began searching for what I needed. I found a box labelled a big sign on what it contained.

EXPLOSIVES

'Perfect'. I smirked before lifting the locks of the box off and found several charges I took all four and closed the box before cloaking back out of the tent and making my way back to the Bullhead. I placed one of them on the tail and set the timer for 5 minutes and repeated the process 2 more times before looking at a Bullhead with the White Fang emblem on the side of it. I then placed it so no one would find it and set the timer. I then cloaked once more before moving deeper into the camp.

I got to one of the cages and smashed the lock with the butt of my carbine and kicked the door open. I cloaked away and made my way to the next cage and repeated the process for every cage I found, as the Grimm wreaked havoc I then fired a flare into the sky to let our people move in on this position.

I moved through the camp like a ghost and found what seemed to be a tent which housed their Intel. 'Jackpot'. I thought while smirking. I then noticed a computer and saw everything it had on it when I quickly skimmed through it, Beacon Academy layout, drop points White Fang encampment locations, contact list the whole nine! I pulled out my Data Knife and flipped the keyboard up and stabbed the blade in the designated circuit and saw the holographic progress meter appear.

25%

I then looked at the tent entrance and saw that there was still hell taking place out there. I needed to get out of here and make myself scarce as soon as I get all the data from this computer.

50%

'C'mon, c'mon!' I thought frantically as I kept a lookout on my surroundings. I took no chances and pulled out my Mozambique and aimed at the entrance. I mean my gun won't make a difference to the guns that the White Fang are using and it shouldn't draw attention, at least not too much.

75%

'C'mon damn it! If the White Fang don't have this Intel to use, it'll slow them down enough to buy us a little time. Throw me a fuckin' bone here!' I mentally ranted while constantly checking the progress and watching the tent doorway at the same time.

100%

'Bingo!' I mentally cheered before pulling my knife out and putting the keyboard back into place and cloaked out of the tent. I kept going and saw several dead Grimm and White Fang grunts dead everywhere as I made my escape. I kept going but my HUD flickered. 'Oh not again'. I mentally groaned as my cloak was then dropped for the second time. I kept running not worry about it at the moment and rounded a corner and ran out of the camp but I was cornered by several WF Grunts with weapons trained on me.

"Shit". I muttered.

"I must say you're quite skilled to sabotage our camp and send everything into disarray. I'm impressed". Said a voice from behind me. 'I know who that Voice belongs to'. I thought to myself. I then turned around and saw none other than one of the assholes from the RWBY series himself.

Adam Taurus.

"You made a grave mistake in doing what you did. We were trying to achieve equality for all Faunus!" He said aloud in which I had to speak up. "What you're committing is genocide! You kill all who oppress you and all you're doing is giving Faunus a bad name all because of your actions! That's why you're hated among humans!" I barked at him.

"All in the name of our kind. We will rise up against the Human race, what does it matter to you anyway?" He said. I then pulled my helmet off showing who I was. "I won't understand what it's like to hate like you. But I do know that I can't stand people like you". I snarled at him.

"Is that so? Hmph, any last words?" He said drawing his sword in which I smirked back. "If you're gonna kill me, kill me like a Man". Stated which got his attention. "No guns or knives, or swords in your case. Just you, me and a full fist fight". I said, this made Adam Chuckle and sheath his weapon. "Alright then I accept. But just know that you're gonna die slower…much slower". He smirked as he put his weapon to the side, I did the same as I dropped my vest which had my weapons on them and laid my helmet on it. "No one touch him. He's mine, and mine alone". He said to all the Grunts near us as they backed away from the fight to give us both some room.

Adam and I circled each other and got ready to fight. We ran at each other, then Adam threw the first punch but I caught it with my palm and drove my knee into his gut and kicked him to follow up, but he was quick and grabbed my leg and swung me across the ground. I got back on my feet and charged at him he then kicked me in the head and went for a punch but I blocked it and grabbed him by the waist and drove his back into the ground. I then punched him multiple times in the face but he jabbed me in the throat and tossed me off him, he tried to pin me down but I delivered a solid kick to his ribs possibly cracking one or two in the process due to my stimulated body. I got back on my feet and grabbed him by the shirt and punched his face making his nose bleed but he grabbed my neck and tried to choke the life out of me.

I then pulled my knife out and brought the blade down on his left shoulder making him scream. "You lying human bastard". He said to me. "War's not fair. But we fight it anyway". I said pulling the knife out and stabbing him in the tother shoulder. He then tried to get the knife out of my hands and kicked me in the gut as I fell on my back. He pushed the blade toward me but I was resisting as best as I can, but I delivered a kick to the chest and managed to get his grip on the knife loose I then tossed it towards my vest and walked up to him.

However Adam charged at me and still had some strength in his arms and punched me in the face making me dizzy, he then tackled me to the ground and proceeded to punch me in the face multiple times before stopping and standing up. "I told you that you'd die quicker human". He boasted aloud. "Any last word before I finish you?" He asked.

I muttered something under my breath

"What?" He said kneeling down trying to get a better listen of what I had to say.

"I…said….BITE ME!" I roared as I clamped my jaw on his neck and sunk my teeth into his flesh as Adam screamed in pain. I held on for a solid 4 seconds before needing to let go and I then fell on my back again with blood in my mouth. Adam was holding the side of his neck to stop the bleeding.

"You little bastard I'm gonna…"

"Taurus". A voice cut Adam off as I then traced the source.

It was Richter.

"Quit fooling around and making this go on longer than it has to". Richter said to him which Adam snarled before responding. "I don't take orders from you, or any human for that matter…" "But you do take orders from her". Richter shot back which made him growl. The APEX Merc then saw me on the ground. "Bring him here". He ordered as tow grunts then picked me up by the arms and held me tight as I was on my knees. "Richter. In was wondering when we'll meet again". I said aloud. Richter then kneeled in front of me and looked me in the eye. "What was your big plan? Sabotage our encampment and run out unscathed? Typical Militia cowardice". He said to me. "It's called guerrilla tactics shit face, try it sometime". I snapped back which I received a punch to the gut.

"Don't speak to me like that you runt. Just be glad I plan on keeping you alive and making you suffer…" He never got to finish as a WF member came running. "We got multiple armed hostiles converging on our camp! They'll be here any minute!"

Richter sighed and stood to his full height. "We're leaving grab your men and let's move!" He said aloud as the grunts then tossed me away. "What about the human?" Adam asked. "Leave him, the Grimm will be coming here anyway". Richter replied as they all then started to walk away leaving me to die.

I then looked to where my gear was and noticed it was still there I crawled to my gear and put my helmet on and then did what I had to do.

Sending Encrypted transmission.

Connor Camerone: MCS-Jack Cooper, all hands the "Iron Eagle Protocol" is a go. Repeat "Iron Eagle" Is a go!

Transmission sent.

I then struggled to get on my feet but I managed to do so. I strapped my gear back on my person and saw that one of the detonators wasn't working when I planted the charges on the Bullheads.

I needed to rectify that, I then ran after Richter and Adam.

I reached the Bullheads and the WF grunts fired their weapons at me but I Phased out of existence for a second and returned fire with my R-201 making them drop like flies all the while I was shooting to maim, not kill. The Bullhead that both of my targets were on started to take off I pulled my charge rifle off my back and aimed my charged rifle at the explosive device and held the trigger down and fired at the explosive, sending the Bullhead into a fiery explosion which was a bit too big for a normal explosive device and the resulting shockwave sent me back skidding across the ground.

I then saw a piece of debris flying at me and landed on top of me. Hitting my body harder than usual for some reason, but even with my Stimmed body, I'm not invincible. I was feeling weak and my vision was going blurry as I tried to stay awake. I tried to get the debris off me but it was no use.

"Connor! Connor!" I heard Frosts voice over the sounds of the burning Bullhead, it was blurry but I can still hear him. He saw me and came to help then opened his helmet. "All units! Metal 0-1 is down I need immediate medivac!" I barked on the comm. "Hold on". He said to me as he got the debris off me and his eyes went wide, but he kneed down next to me and opened my helmet. "Stay with me, you're gonna be alright". He said softy as he then pulled something that made my body jerk slightly. "We're gonna get you home". He assured me as he then began to pull my body away from the wreckage.

All but my left arm, leaving a trail of blood as I was dragged away before my entire world went black.

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I think we can all agree that Shit just went sideways in a colossal way huh? This was inspired by, and I'm sure you already guessed, Call of Duty Advanced Warfare. Plus I have a good idea where to take these turn of events and they'll be in the next chapter when my partner is finished with his section. Now I think that I've covered everything for now. Be sure to leave me your thoughts on the story, a bit of feedback can go a long way!

So until then, I'll see ya next time!

Cronus Prime Out!